In a candid revelation, James Carville, a seasoned Democratic consultant, expressed his concerns about President Biden's decision to run for re-election, fearing it may lead to a lack of enthusiasm among young party voters in the upcoming November election.
According to The New York Post, Carville, who was instrumental in former President Clinton's 1992 election victory, voiced his apprehensions on 77 WABC radio's "The Cats Roundtable."
Carville confessed, "It isn't the choice I was crazy about. I thought that President Biden should not run for re-election. But he did it's him and Trump and that's where I am."
This statement underscores the consultant's unease about the potential impact of Biden's re-election bid on the Democratic party's prospects.
The political strategist suggested that the Democrats have a wealth of younger elected officials who could be more suited to the current political climate than the 81-year-old Biden. He named Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, and House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of Brooklyn as potential candidates.
"The under-appreciated thing about the current state of the Democratic Party is there is enormous [talent] I mean, there's no Bill Clinton but there are any number of current people," Carville told WABC host John Catsimatidis. He praised Beshear, calling him a "good friend" who managed to secure a victory in a state where Democrats typically trail by 20 points. Carville also commended Jeffries for his leadership in the House.
Despite his reservations about Biden's re-election bid, Carville acknowledged, "I thought that President Biden should consider not running for the election, but that's not the choice he made. And so, I've got to live in the world that I've got to live in, not the world I wanted to live in."
Carville's concerns extend beyond the immediate election. He noted that the apathy of young voters, who were instrumental in electing both Clinton and former Democratic President Obama, could have long-term implications for the US. "The lack of enthusiasm among young people for public policy and public service and being involved in the public square is quite disheartening," he said. "They feel like two 80-year-old guys don't mean much to them. I am really afraid that we are going to lose the generation of young people. That's my greatest fear for the United States, that young people are disengaging."
Despite his critical assessment, Carville remains committed to supporting Biden, stating he is still "1,000 percent" behind him for the White House. "That's the choice I got. I'm voting for Joe Biden," he affirmed. This statement reflects the complex dynamics within the Democratic party and the challenges it faces in engaging younger voters in the upcoming election.
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